ReadKeep/readeck/UI/Resources/RELEASE_NOTES.md

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Release Notes

Thanks for using the Readeck iOS app! Below are the release notes for each version.

AppStore: The App is now in the App Store! Get it here for all TestFlight users. If you wish a more stable Version, please download it from there. Or you can continue using TestFlight for the latest features.

Version 1.2.0

Annotations & Highlighting

  • Highlight important passages directly in your articles
  • Select text to bring up a beautiful color picker overlay
  • Choose from four distinct colors: yellow, green, blue, and red
  • Your highlights are saved and synced across devices
  • Tap on annotations in the list to jump directly to that passage in the article
  • Glass morphism design for a modern, elegant look

Performance Improvements

  • Dramatically faster label loading - especially with 1000+ labels
  • Labels now load instantly from local cache, then sync in background
  • Optimized label management to prevent crashes and lag
  • Share Extension now loads labels without delay
  • Reduced memory usage when working with large label collections
  • Better offline support - labels always available even without internet

Fixes & Improvements

  • Centralized color management for consistent appearance
  • Improved annotation creation workflow
  • Better text selection handling in article view
  • Implemented lazy loading for label lists
  • Switched to Core Data as primary source for labels
  • Batch operations for faster database queries
  • Background sync to keep labels up-to-date without blocking the UI
  • Fixed duplicate ID warnings in label lists
  • Improved markdown rendering in release notes with better formatting support

Version 1.1.0

There is a lot of feature reqeusts and improvements in this release which are based on your feedback. Thank you so much for that! If you like the new features, please consider leaving a review on the App Store to support further development.

Modern Reading Experience (iOS 26+)

  • Completely rebuilt article view for the latest iOS version
  • Smoother scrolling and faster page loading
  • Better battery life and memory usage
  • Native iOS integration for the best experience

Quick Actions

  • Smart action buttons appear automatically when you're almost done reading
  • Beautiful, modern design that blends with your content
  • Quickly favorite or archive articles without scrolling back up
  • Buttons fade away elegantly when you scroll back
  • Your progress bar now reflects the entire article length

Beautiful Article Images

  • Article header images now display properly without awkward cropping
  • Full images with a subtle blurred background
  • Tap to view images in full screen

Smoother Performance

  • Dramatically improved scrolling - no more stuttering or lag
  • Faster article loading times
  • Better handling of long articles with many images
  • Overall snappier app experience
  • Choose your preferred browser for opening links
  • Open in Safari or in-app browser
  • Thanks to christian-putzke for this contribution!

Fixes & Improvements

  • Articles no longer overflow the screen width
  • Fixed spacing issues in article view
  • Improved progress calculation accuracy
  • Better handling of article content
  • Fixed issues with label names containing spaces

Version 1.0 (Initial Release)

Core Features

  • Browse and read saved articles
  • Bookmark management with labels
  • Full article view with custom fonts
  • Text-to-speech support (Beta)
  • Archive and favorite functionality
  • Choose different Layouts (Compact, Magazine, Natural)

Reading Experience

  • Clean, distraction-free reading interface
  • Customizable font settings
  • Header Image viewer with zoom support
  • Progress tracking per article
  • Dark mode support

Organization

  • Label system for categorization (multi-select)
  • Search
  • Archive completed articles
  • Jump to last read position

Share Extension

  • Save articles from other apps
  • Quick access to save and label bookmarks
  • Save Bookmarks offline if your server is not reachable and sync later